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Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2017: Episode 3 Man Sues Date for Texting During Movie: “Bad first date” stories are very common — but what about stories about first dates that end in a lawsuit? Brendan Vezmar of Austin, TX, sued a woman who joined him on a first date to see Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. … Continue reading “Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2017: Episode 3”

Less than four minutes. That’s how long Starbucks estimates it takes for one of its employees to log out and lock up the store each day at closing. But former Starbucks shift supervisor Douglas Troester is the lead plaintiff in a class action case now before the California State Supreme Court. The lawsuit alleges the … Continue reading “‘Time Clock’ Lawsuit Filed Against Starbucks”

Expecting to enjoy the delicious treats that former President Ronald Reagan loved so much, a woman has filed a lawsuit against the Jelly Belly company after she accidentally consumed the company’s Sport Beans product. Sport Beans are an exercise supplement produced by Jelly Belly, advertised as containing “electrolytes and vitamins.” But California resident Jessica Gomez says … Continue reading “Deceived by jelly beans, woman files lawsuit against Jelly Belly”

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Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2017: Episode 2

15 Year Old Sues Mom for Confiscating his Phone

It’s not uncommon for a concerned mother to take certain steps to ensure her child buckles down on schoolwork. That may include taking away television privileges, grounding the kid from going out with friends on the weekend or, these days, confiscating a smartphone.

But that latter action landed one Spanish mom in court recently, as her 15 year old son sued her – accusing her of “mistreatment” after she confiscated his phone to make him study. FoxNews.com reports that a Spanish judge sided with the mom, ruling that she was “well within her rights” as a mother to confiscate the phone.

Woman Sues Restaurant After Falling off Popular Donkey Statue

The donkey statue at El Jalisco restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida is a popular feature for patrons at the Mexican restaurant.

It’s so popular, in fact, that patrons have organized a “For the Donkey” Facebook campaign to save the popular statute after one local woman sued the restaurant after she hopped up on the statue and reportedly fell and injured herself.

Massachusetts Man Files Class Action Lawsuit over ‘Fake Butter’

Is so-called “fake butter” on your bagel worthy of a lawsuit? A Massachusetts Dunkin’ Donuts customer seems to thinks so.

He ordered a bagel with what he thought was real butter, but discovered the butter wasn’t actually from a cow. So, he filed two lawsuits, even seeking class action status for any other customers who might have similar issues with their buttered bagels.

FacesOfLawsuitAbuse.org, which was formerly named IAmLawsuitAbuse.org, is a project of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR). ILR is a national campaign, representing the nation’s business community, with the critical mission of making America’s legal system simpler, fairer and faster for everyone. ILR was founded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1998 to address the country’s litigation explosion.